Obama's freeing himself from the shackles of the broken system! Declare independence, give money! Hahaha!
I feel like Barack's the capper to a middle school health video about the dangers of drugs or sexual harassment somewhere around 0:27, and like the tried and true trials of Jennifer, Brad, their flannel shirts, and acid washed jeans, Barack totally loses his mark within five seconds of the close-up. This gives the effect of him explaining why exactly it is he's reversed his opinion on public financing to the stalker above the viewer's right shoulder.
Nobody can argue with the idea that public financing sort of sucks, but we all know pessimistic liberal idealism played no role in the decision for Uncle Moneybags. So, I could do with a little less giddy, self-righteous exposition from Barack. Chalk it up as a small circus tent in the Just Another Politician Camp.
A Little History via Captain Ed on Hot Air: Basically, an attempt to divert any negative attention paid towards his dishonesty, by placing irrelevant blame on 527s and lobbyists. Oh, and this chestnut:

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